The discerning ones amongst you would have noticed that alcohol and naval officers make frequent appearances in my writings But then that’s merely because alcohol has so many wondrous qualities that it is not feasible to cover them all in one piece. Of course, amongst its many charming qualities, none…
Humour in Naval Uniform. All the King’s Horses and all the King’s Men
This is one of those funny navy stories that I have titled, ‘All the king’s horses and all the king’s men.’ What was your most prized purchase once you started earning? Well I can tell you that amongst young naval officers it was a vehicle – which in our case…
Thoughtful Life Reflections. Why do we Laugh when Someone Falls?
Heard this joke? Kid goes to his mom crying. Kid – “Papa was hanging a painting on the wall and hit his thumb with a hammer.” Mom – “That’s not something to cry about. I would have just laughed. Why didn’t you?” Kid – “I did.” The Youtube is full…
Observations on Life. All this ‘Wokeness’ is Big Drag
Remember our childhood days? Where each group of friends had one ‘fatty fatty boombalatty’? A ‘kanjoos’, a ‘stinky’, or a ‘takloo’? Remember how jokes about a friend’s prodigious girth or a problematic digestive system, were staple and would have us all rolling on the floor with mirth? No pretentions of…
Indian Societal Satire. Who has the Toughest Job in the World?
A cursory Google search tells me that there is no unanimity amongst ‘experts’ on which jobs are the toughest/worst. But most lists would include the following (some tough, some worst):- But while there may be no unanimity about the toughest or the worst jobs, there in near unanimity on the…
Desi Culture Blog. ‘Starred’ Hotels Ruin all the Fun.
Ever tried a “delicately fried, exquisitely breaded bite sized sphere, filled with perfectly shaped chickpeas picked from the plains of Harit Pradesh and complemented with handpicked and diced Malda potatoes; served with an aromatic concoction of cilantro, effervescent mint reminiscent of sun kissed fields, and tangy tamarind that explodes into…
Light Hearted Musings. 50s are the new 30s? Stuff and Nonsense!
Had recently come across a Whatsapp forward posted by a very wise man. It said, “Beware! I am retired. I know everything and I have all the time to tell you about it”. I too am retired and I too know everything. But no one listens to me. I had…